Provincial Government Input into the Licence Appeal Tribunal’s Common Rules of Practice and Procedure May 23, 2023 Submission to the Licence Appeal Tribunal on Rules 8, 9, 10, 14, 16, 18, 20 and 24 of the Common Rules of Practice & Procedure.
Other Bill 102 – Strengthening Safety and Modernizing Justice Act, 2023 May 17, 2023 The Ontario Bar Association (OBA) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on Bill 102- Strengthening Safety and Modernizing Justice Act, 2023. As This submission was jointly prepared by members of the OBA’s Criminal Justice and Insurance sections, which include lawyers who practice in every region of Ontario. Members of these sections represent a wide range of clients within the Insurance and Criminal bars and have significant expertise and experience.
Other Proposed Amendment to Rule 6.1.01 of the Rules of Civil Procedure May 03, 2023 Proactive submission to the Bifurcation Subcommittee of the Civil Rules Committee regarding a proposed amendment to Rule 6.1.01 of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
Provincial Government Consumer Protection Modernization: NOSIs April 27, 2023 Modernization of the Consumer Protection Act should include amendments to the PPSA to ensure consistency and alignment, and avoid the exploitation of potential loopholes.
Other Presumptive Mode of Proceedings: OBA Submission in response to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice’s Guidelines to Determine the Mode of Proceeding April 21, 2023 The Ontario SCJ asked the OBA for input into its Guidelines to Determine the Mode of Proceeding in Civil, Family, Criminal and Small Claims Court. We received a range of perspectives from expert lawyers across multiple practice areas and all regions of the province.
Provincial Government OBA Submission to the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario regarding the Proposed Information (“IT”) Risk Management Guidance April 13, 2023 The Ontario Bar Association (“OBA”) appreciates the opportunity to provide this proactive submission to the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (“FSRA”) on the Proposed Information Technology “IT” Risk Management Guidance (“Guidance”).
Provincial Government OBA Submission to the Licence Appeal Tribunal regarding Rules 8,9,10,14 and 16 of the Common Rules of Practice & Procedure February 21, 2023 The Ontario Bar Association’s (“OBA”) submission to the Licence Appeal Tribunal regarding Rules 8, 9, 10, 14 and 16 of the Common Rules of Practice & Procedure was prepared by the Insurance Law Section of the OBA.
Provincial Government OBA Submission on the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal’s New Pre-Hearing Process coming in 2023 January 13, 2023 The Ontario Bar Association (OBA) appreciates the opportunity to provide this proactive submission to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (“WSIAT”) on the proposed changes to the pre-hearing process.
Provincial Government OBA Submission on the Proposed Amendment to Ontario Regulation 422/17 (General), a Minister’s Regulation made under the Ontario Immigration Act, 2015 relating to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) October 20, 2022 OINP offers a pathway towards permanent residence for foreign workers that have the professional and/or educational skills needed to succeed in, and contribute to, Ontario’s labour market. We offer the following comments based on our members’ knowledge of the applicable legal principles and practical experience. These comments are intended to improve fairness in the program, add clarity and consistency, as well as ensure that the program can be implemented in a manner that minimizes uncertainty.
Other Consultation on Rule 34 of the Rules of Civil Procedure September 08, 2022 Submission to the Civil Rules Committee on significant amendments to Rule 34 of the Rules of Civil Procedure.